Crime & Safety

Earthquake Hits Near Soledad

Breaking: USGS says the quake hit about ten miles northeast of Soledad.

SOLEDAD, CA — A small earthquake struck near Soledad Friday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. At about 3:35 p.m., a magnitude 3.1 earthquake was reported about ten miles northeast of Soledad, USGS officials said.

No aftershocks yet reported from USGS.

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